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White rumped Vulture

White-rumped Vulture (Gyps benghalensis), also called White-backed or Bengal Vulture, was till 1991 a common breeding resident, but is now a rare visitor. This 'Globally threatened' bird may be found in the open areas of Haryana.

Order: CICONIIFORMES   Family: Accipitridae   Hindi Name: Gidh

     

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